6 tips to help your pet feel more comfortable

Have you noticed your dog or cat just isn’t as active as in days past? Maybe your kitty is reluctant to jump on things she used to? Or perhaps your dog takes longer to get up, isn’t as sure footed on your wood floors or is limping?

We’re excited to share that our Castle Rock veterinarians now offer laser treatment for dogs and cats (also known as “laser therapy”). We welcome pet families from across Castle Rock and the Denver area.

Laser treatment for dogs and cats is painless. It has virtually no side effects. And it’s yet another way we can make your furry friend more comfortable.

We know you want to see your dog or cat live as long and full a life as possible. Dogs and cats age rapidly, so big health changes are not uncommon in short amounts of time. That’s where blood tests for older pets become helpful.

Today we want to explore a fairly common health issue: low thyroid in dogs.

Low thyroid disease can affect just about every dog breed, as well as both males and females. It tends to be more common in middle-aged golden retrievers, labrador retrievers, Doberman pinschers, English sheepdogs, boxers, poodles, cocker spaniels and other mid- to large-size dogs.